Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

Battle of the Piney Woods

Rival Team: Sam Houston State Bearkats

The rivalry between Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston State is the second longest continuous running rivalry in the FCS dating back to 1923. In 2007, a 21-pound cedar trophy depicting pistols and a tombstone was added to the rivalry. Head down to Houston to watch the Lumberjacks take on the Bearkats in the annual Battle of the Piney Woods.

Chief Caddo

Rival Team: Northwestern State Demons

The winner of the annual rivalry game between Stephen F. Austin and Northwestern State takes home Chief Caddo as well as bragging rights. The rivalry began in 1957 and Northwestern State holds a 30-20-2 lead in the all-time series. Come on out and cheer on the Lumberjacks as they look to close the gap on their longtime rivals this season.

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Fast facts

League: NCAA Division I FCS

Team:Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Head Coach: Clint Conque

Team Mascot: Blake Taylor

Year Opened:1973

Capacity:14575

City / State:Nacogdoches / Texas

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